Vice President of Budget and Financial Planning

About the role

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition. The Vice President of Budget and Financial Planning (VP), in partnership with the Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer and Museum leadership, is responsible for developing, managing, communicating, and implementing budgeting and fiscal strategy and long-term financial planning and forecasting. This role aligns institutional needs with strategy and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Budget and Financial Planning team, ensuring that the department supports the Museum’s mission and strategy.
• Lead the development of the Museum’s annual operating budget.
• Develop and communicate multi-year financial models/plans by collaborating with leadership to continue to strengthen the Museum’s use of financial resources and to achieve strategic goals.
• Develop and implement optimized processes, workflows, and/or systems to create efficiencies in organizational budgeting and financial planning.
• Develop and maintain budget and financial planning policies and procedures to educate and support senior leadership and the Museum.
• Leverage technology to perform modeling and analyses to support decision making, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Prepare presentations and supporting materials for the Museum’s Board and Board Committees as needed.
• Prepare financial reports, update financial models, and monitor and manage variances in collaboration with other Museum departments.
• Publish reports on key budget and planning issues, including a monthly institutional-level budget report on current performance to date as compared to the board-approved budget or forecast other key statistics.
• Serve on Museum committees, as requested, and support Museum-wide projects.
• Serve as an authorized signatory as designated by Board resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or another related field.
• Ten years experience as a financial professional with increasing responsibility, including supervisory experience and financial modeling experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience in nonprofit budgeting/accounting.
• Demonstrated advanced quantitative and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in using analytical and modeling tools, such as PowerBI, Tableau, and AI.
• Familiarity with common ERP systems and budgeting and forecasting tools.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus.

Pay

The expected salary range for the Vice President of Budget and Financial Planning is $240,000/annual – $265,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community. Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

Benefits

The American Museum of Natural History offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community. Benefits may include:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Vacation and sick leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Parental leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Family and medical leave
• Child care subsidies
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Telework options
• Professional development opportunities

Schedule

The Vice President of Budget and Financial Planning is a full-time position with 70 total scheduled hours per pay period.